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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,449

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,798

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,470 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,188 $29,878
Convenience Package 1,160  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 49 40
All-weather floor mats 45 78
Satellite radio 430  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Convenience Package 996  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 39 32
All-weather floor mats 36 62
Satellite radio 344  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Options (change) 2,184 818
Options (change) 1,815 739
Destination 795 795
Total Price $26,449 $33,873
Total Invoice $24,798 $31,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,271
Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$26,449$33,873
Adjustments for Features0-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,449$30,268
Total Invoice$24,798$31,412
Adjustments for Features0-3,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,798$28,069

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,570$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,343

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in106.4 in
Length157.3 in175.6 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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